Masters in Surgery (MCh)

An exciting new study programme, the Masters Degree in Surgery (MCh) is designed to enhance the academic and professional development of surgical trainees by improving the level of scientific appreciation for evidence-based clinical practice. The programme provides surgical trainees with the academic and scientific research skills needed for progression to higher surgical training schemes and academic surgery. This programme will serve as a stepping stone to an MD or PhD.

Special Features

The combination of professional surgical training and research output will appeal to graduates intending to apply for higher surgical training (HST) schemes in surgery or similar medical specialties. Surgeons require recognised postgraduate research and academic qualications for progression to higher surgical training schemes.

The Masters in Surgery full-time programme is delivered over 1 year (12 months) in service (90 ECTS) and consists of 6 modules (60 ECTS), namely, Informatics, Research Methods, Biostatistics, Surgical Lab Skills, Medical Education, and Patient Safety. Candidates are required to carry out a research thesis (30 ECTS) including a 4,000-word paper suitable for publication in their chosen area or from a topic provided by the Course Director.

The Masters in Surgery part-time programme is delivered over two years (90 ECTS) and consists of 6 modules (60 ECTS), namely, Informatics, Research Methods, Biostatistics, Surgical Lab Skills, Medical Education, and Patient Safety. Candidates are required to carry out a research thesis (30 ECTS) including a 4,000-word paper suitable for publication in their chosen area or from a topic provided by the Course Director.